Three Years Of Arctic Service: An Account Of The Lady Franklin Bay Expedition Of 1881-84, And The Attainment Of The Farthest North V1

ISBN: 1432530119

Author: Greely, Adolphus W

Condition: New

""Three Years of Arctic Service"" is a historical account written by Adolphus W. Greely, detailing the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-84. The book chronicles the journey of a group of explorers who set out to reach the farthest north point in the Arctic. The expedition was led by Lieutenant Adolphus W. Greely, and the team consisted of 25 men. The book provides an in-depth description of the team's experiences during their three-year journey, including their struggles with harsh weather conditions, lack of food and supplies, and encounters with hostile native populations. Additionally, the book details the team's eventual rescue and return home. This volume is the first of two volumes, and it provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the expedition, including maps, illustrations, and photographs. Overall, ""Three Years of Arctic Service"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the challenges and triumphs of Arctic exploration in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.